. >> new year's eve violence in san francisco. three people in the wrong place at the wrong time. >> also, the ending to a standoff between a man armed with a sword and san jose police officer autos and the wait is over. stanford wins its first rose bowl in 40 years. let celebrations begin down on the farm. >> now breaking news is taking place in washington, d.c. this, is a live picture at the u.s. capitol. a vote on the fiscal cliff deal is set to take place any moment now in the house of representatives. >> house republicans have been dropping a demand for additional spending cuts. >> abc 7 news is following the developments and will join us as soon as this vote is taken. good evening, i'm cheryl jennings. >> and eem larry beil. here in the bay area a tragic start to the new year in san francisco. two people killed by a driver who tried to escape police. police say the man sped away from a traffic stop, only to slam into another car and a man what's walking across the street at 21 and south vanness this morning. abc 7 news is th